Volcano (California)

Volcano is a small town with a population of only 115 persons (2010 Census). Despite the name, it is not on or near a volcano. The name came from early miners who thought the bowl-shaped valley where the town is was a volcanic crater. In the 1850s, Volcano was a booming mine town but the years following brought a steady decline to its current population.

Volcano is 3 miles north of California State Route 88, which connects with California 99 to the west and US 395 to the east.

• Black Chasm Cavern

  phone: +1 209 736-2708
  address: 15701 Pioneer Volcano Rd
  The Cavern is a small three-level cave containing outstanding helictite crystal formations and is listed as National Natural Landmark.

• Kneading Dough Bakery

  phone: +1 209 296-4663
  address: 16154 Main St

• Volcano Gallery

  phone: +1 209 296-3334
  address: 16105 Main St
  Art gallery featuring jewelry, photography, Native American art work, ceramics, sculptures, water and oil paintings.

• Country Store

  phone: +1 209 296-4459
  address: 16146 Main St
  Hamburgers and sandwiches are served in this real life country store where you can also go shopping for basic staples.

• Union Pub

  phone: +1 209 296-7711
  address: 21375 Consolation St.

• St. George Hotel

  phone: +1 209-296-4458
  address: 16104 Main St

• Volcano Union Inn

  phone: +1 209 296-7711
  address: 21375 Consolation St.
  Four rooms, each with its own decor, are available. No pets, and children are not recommended.